Carr's Hill
National Register of Historic Places

Carr's Hill

Charlottesville, Albemarle County, Virginia
Listed
April 22, 2008
Type
Building
Period
Early Republic
Ref No.
08000340

About this property

Carr's Hill, also known as the University of Virginia President's House, is a historic home located near Charlottesville, Albemarle County, Virginia. Carr's Hill was built in 1906, and is a two-story, five bay brick dwelling in the Colonial Revival style. It features a prominent double-height pedimented portico in the Doric order, a slate covered hipped roof, and two tall chimneys. It was designed by the prominent architectural firm of McKim, Mead & White. The house overlooks the university chapel and the "Academical Village." Also on the property are the contributing Guest Cottage (c. 1840), Buckingham Palace (1856), the Leake Cottage (c. 1870), carriage house (1908), the landscape (site), and two iron capitals (objects) that were salvaged from the ruins of the Robert Mills Rotunda Annex after the 1895 fire. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2008.

Location

1910 Carr's Hill Rd.
Charlottesville, Albemarle County, Virginia
38.03809, -78.50391

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When was Carr's Hill listed on the National Register?

Carr's Hill was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 22, 2008.

What type of historic resource is Carr's Hill?

Carr's Hill is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Carr's Hill?

The period of significance for Carr's Hill is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1840.

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